LESSON
LISTENING AND SPEAKING
Discuss work benefits
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Sam and Miranda are discussing job benefits.
What kinds of benefits can you get from a job?
Which are the most important?
WATCH
Watch the video. Answer the questions.
1.
Why is Miranda relieved?
2.
Why does Sam think it’s a good idea to take a vacation?
3.
Why didn’t Miranda use her vacation days to take care of her daughter?
4.
Why can’t Miranda go on vacation this year?
5.
Why is it hard for Sam to leave this job?
6.
What will Sam do after he retires?
CONVERSATION
A
Watch part of the video.
Complete the conversation.
Sam:
I don’t know how people get by without good health insurance.
Miranda:
Yeah, it’s easy to see how you can end up
without it.
Sam:
And those paid vacation days are important, too!
Miranda:
That’s true.
Sam:
I’m serious! It’s really good to get away from work and just relax sometimes.
I think it makes me a better worker.
Miranda:
You’ve got a
.
B
PAIRS
Practice the conversation.
C
PAIRS
Practice the conversation again. Make similar conversations.
Talk about the importance of job benefits, for example, health insurance,
paid vacations, sick leave, and retirement plans.
PAIRS
Sam has a secure job with good benefits. Should he be thinking about
looking for a new job? Imagine you’re in the same situation. What would you do?
Explain your decision.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
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